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  1. #HowToWrite
    A #memo by #DavidOgilvy
    #classic #wisdom #legend #advertising
    1. Read the Roman-Raphaelson book on writing
    2. Write the way you talk.
    3. Use short words, short sentences and short paragraphs
    4. Never use jargon words
    5. Never write more than 2 pages
    6. Check your quotations
    7. Never send a letter or memo on the day you write it.
    8. Get a colleague to improve it
    9. Make sure it is crystal clear what you want the recipient to do
    10. If you want action, don't write.